Detroit Science Center reopened as the Michigan Science Center

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Just after Christmas the Michigan Science Center opened their doors.  The old Detroit Science Center is now the Michigan Science Center.  We will be making our way to their location this week and taking a ton of pictures to share with you.  But for now, here is some great info about our new and improved Science Center:

The Michigan Science Center(Mi-Sci) is a unique, fun and dynamic hands-on museum, offering programs that inspirechildren and their families to discover, explore and appreciate science,technology and math in a fun, dynamic learning environment. Through aninteractive approach to science with engaging, hands-on exhibits, shows andactivities, Mi-Sci strives to help launch the next generation of Michigan’s engineers, scientists and innovators, andsignificantly impact the cultural and economic renewal of Detroitand Michigan.
Mi-Scifeatures five theaters, including Michigan’s largest screen at the ChryslerIMAX^® Dome Theatre; theDassault Systèmes Planetarium; the Toyota Engineering Theater; the DTE EnergySparks Theater; the Chrysler Science Stage; a 9,800 square-foot TravelingExhibits Hall; hands-on exhibit galleries focusing on space, life and physicalscience; Kids Town just for pint-size scientists; and, education and outreachprograms.

LOCATION:         The Michigan ScienceCenter is located in Detroit’s Midtown at the corner of John R Street and Warren Avenue at 5020 John R Street, Detroit MI 48202. The Science Centeris easily accessible from all major interstates.

WINTER HOURS:
                           Dec.26, 2012 - Jan. 6, 2013 (Closed Jan. 1)                           Weekdays       9 a.m. – 5 p.m.                            Saturday       10 a.m. – 6 p.m.                            Sunday         12 – 6 p.m.
                           Jan.7 – Jan. 27, 2013                           Weekdays     Closed                            Saturday       10 a.m. – 6 p.m.                            Sunday         12 – 6 p.m.
                           Jan.28 – June 9, 2013                            Mondayand Tuesday              Closed                            Wednesday- Friday     9 a.m. – 3 p.m.                            Saturday                   10a.m. – 6 p.m.                            Sunday                     12– 6 p.m.







ADMISSION INFORMATION:

Walk-in Packages	Adults	Youth (2-12)	Members	Premium Members
General Admission: Hundreds of hands-on exhibits, stage shows and demonstrations	$12.95	$9.95	Free	Free
General Admission +1 IMAX or Planetarium	$17.95	$14.95	$2.00	Free
General Admission +2 IMAX and Planetarium	$19.95	$16.95	$4.00	Free
BODIES HUMAN: Anatomy in Motion Exhibition (Includes General Admission)	$20.95	$17.95	$8.95	Free
BODIES HUMAN: Anatomy in Motion Exhibition + The Human Body IMAX Combo (Includes General Admission)	$23.95	$20.95	$10.95	Free
Additional IMAX or Planetarium with any Package	$5.00	$4.00	$2.00	Free

GROUPPRICING:             Discounted rates available for group of 12 or more with a reservation.Rates   
   range between $5 for Tiny Tot visits(ages 5 and under) to $14 for the BODIES
   HUMAN: Anatomy in Motion Exhibition +Human Body IMAX Combo.

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CURRICULUM:     Exhibits at the MichiganScience Centerare closely aligned with the State of Michigan’sGrade Level Content Expectations and support MEAP test achievement.




MEMBERSHIP: Members of the Michigan Science Center receive FREE admission to permanentexhibit areas, free or discounted admission to the Chrysler IMAX^® DomeTheatre, Dassault SystèmesPlanetarium and most special exhibits, along with free or reduced admission atmore than 300 ASTC science museums worldwide and much more. Annual membershiplevels include:                          

Premium Family: Two adults, all children in household under the age of 18, PLUS up to two guests each visit.	$170
Family Plus: Two adults, all children in household under the age of 18, plus up to two guests each visit.	$95
Family: Two adults, all children in household under the age of 18.	$75
Grandparent: Two grandparents and all grandchildren under the age of 18.	$65
Individual Plus: One individual and one guest	$55
Student with ID: One individual	$35

ATTRACTIONS:   The Michigan Science Centerfeatures many exciting attractions to delight and inspire children’s curiosityand interest in science. The Science Center and allattractions are handicap accessible. Permanent attractions include:
·        Hands-on Exhibit Galleries that address subjects such as motion, speed and direction,manufacturing, the inner workings of the human heart, the immense range of wavephenomena, the content and scale of the universe, and much more.·        Chrysler Science Stage, wherescience comes alive through interactive shows and demonstrations.·        DTE Energy SparksTheater, which explores the fundamental principles of electricity andmagnetism, energy conversion, and the properties of matter.·     Kids Town Gallery, a placewhere pint-sizescientists can become veterinarians, test the laws of physics in a field house,learn about mixtures and solutions in the kitchen of their very own diner, orjust splash, crawl and play.·        Chrysler IMAX^Ã’ DomeTheatre, offering state-of-the-art technology for an unforgettablecinematic experience.·        Dassault Systèmes Planetarium, featuringspectacular virtual-reality journeys that take the audience through the ringsof Saturn, into a black hole or anywhere in the Universe.  ·        Traveling Exhibits Hall, atemporary home to many exhibits.